"McKINLEY" 1896 BIG CAST IRON BOOT JACK GOLDBUG.
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Winning Bid:
$298.54 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
5
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, March 19, 2014 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #211 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1196 in auction 211
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Item Description
4.25 wide x 11.5" long and sloping upward to height of 3" at the antenna spaced for the insertion of a boot heel. Well detailed with high relief "McKinley" down the bug's back. Weighs 2.5 lbs. The largest 3-D goldbug we know of. Only a few seen in 50 years. NM, only trivial oxidation traces on the hollow underside.
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